To keep up with Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here Reports of a 'suspicious package' led to a huge emergency response in Trafford.
Police, the fire service and the ambulance service were called to Old Trafford this afternoon. A cordon was in place for around three hours while an investigation was carried out.
The search centred around a block of apartments at the junction of Northumberland Road and Manchester Street. Nearby Chorlton Street was also taped off.
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